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Pakistanis’ right to freedom of expression at upcoming election
©ReutersWe are concerned about reports of repeated use of excessive force by police during the last four weeks at peaceful demonstrations by the political activists and lawyers who are opposed to General Musharraf. Police have also used anti- terrorism and security laws to curb freedom of expression and association.
Security Council must follow up Ibrahim Gambari’s visit
©AFPAmnesty International welcomes the expressions of concern by the UN Secretary-General, the UN's Special Envoy Ibrahim Gambari and by many members of the Security Council about the grave human rights situation in Myanmar.
U.S. should seek human rights for Mexico with anti-drug aid package
©AP/Pablo Martinez MonsivaisAccording to press reports the U.S. government is soon to announce a massive aid package to Mexico to fight the war on drugs. Proposed funding will most likely go to Mexican law enforcement agencies and not to necessary human rights safeguards.
Stop the Death Penalty: The World Decides
©AI10 October is World Day against the Death Penalty and we are calling on the world's governments to support the United Nations resolution on a global moratorium on executions.
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US Lieutenant faces punishment for objecting Iraq war
© AP/Ted S. WarrenUS Army First Lieutenant Ehren Watada refused to deploy to Iraq in June 2006, based on his belief that the Iraq war is illegal and immoral. Amnesty International expressed serious concern that he could face up to six year's imprisonment solely for his conscientious objection to participating in the Iraq war.
The world marches for Myanmar
©AIAThousands of Amnesty International members across the globe demonstrated to send a message to the Myanmar authorities to immediately release the thousands of people recently detained for peaceful protest. The Myanmar authorities must deal with the long-standing human rights crisis and immediately release all prisoners of conscience, including Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Human Rights Council condemns Myanmar repression
© www.asiatours.netThe UN Human Rights Council this week adopted a resolution strongly deploring the violent repression of peaceful demonstrations in Myanmar. The resolution, which was supported by all 47 members of the Council, urges the Government of Myanmar to ensure full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Lethal injections break ethical oath
©AIDoctors and nurses should not participate in executions ordered by the state in breach of their ethical oath, said Amnesty International in a new report today.
Join the global action by taking part locally
©AIAmnesty International, in partnership with other organisations worldwide, has called for a second round of global action this weekend.
Azerbaijan urged to release imprisoned journalist
©iStockAmnesty International is deeply concerned about allegations concerning the recent seizure, beating and imprisonment by police of opposition journalist Hakim Eldostu Mehdiyev, and the subsequent persecution of his relatives, in the Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan in Azerbaijan.
AI condemns unlawful killing of 15 year-old boy by Taleban
©AIAmnesty International condemns the hanging of a 15 year-old boy by the Taleban on 30 September 2007.
Conscientious objector at risk of imprisonment
© PrivateThe Turkish authorities must recognise and guarantee the right to conscientious objection, Amnesty International said on the eve of a trial that may send a conscientious objector to prison.
Women’s rights defenders in India are still hassled
©Vishwajyoti GhoshAmnesty International is concerned by the continuing harassment of defenders of women workers' rights in the garments export industry in Bangalore city in the southern Indian state of Karnataka, as well as associated campaigning activists based in the Netherlands.
Attacks on Turkish civilians must stop
www.eu-digest.comAmnesty International strongly condemns two separate bomb attacks in the western city of Izmir. According to accounts, one person was killed when a bomb exploded on a motorcycle outside a carpet shop. In an earlier explosion one person was severely wounded when a device exploded outside a shopping centre. According to press reports, a number of others were injured as a result of the two explosions.
Detainees in Myanmar must be released
©AIAmnesty International today urged the United Nations Human Rights Council to address the situation in Myanmar with resolute action by calling on the Myanmar authorities to release all those detained for participating in peaceful assemblies.
Concerns about a Yemeni student’s death in detention
©AIAmnesty International is deeply concerned by reports that the death of 25-year old student Hashem Abdullah Yahya Hajar on 30 September 2007, may be the result of medical neglect during the five months that he had been in detention.
Attack on AU peacekeepers increases risk for civilians in Darfur
©AIAmnesty International today condemned the attack on African Union peacekeepers in north Darfur over the weekend, saying that it put the lives of civilians at further risk and jeopardises the peacekeeping mission in Darfur.
Palestinian refugees caught in the Iraqi crossfire
© AFPPalestinian refugees living in Iraq are the hidden victims of the Iraq conflict - suffering threats, torture, killings and appalling living conditions in refugee camps such al-Waleed near the Syrian border, according to a new report by Amnesty International.
Myanmar military stamps out mass protests
© Democratic Voice of BurmaA heavy military presence on Myanmar's streets, combined with mass arrests, has stamped out the massive protests of the past week. Huge numbers of troops are visible on street corners across Yangon, the focal point for the demonstrations, and fear is widespread.
Amnesty International calls for international arms embargo on Myanmar
© APAmnesty International is urging the United Nations Security Council to immediately impose a comprehensive and mandatory arms embargo on Myanmar, as accounts mount of killings, serious injuries and mass detentions of peaceful protestors by the Myanmar authorities.
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